Cortisol Control: Master Stress, Sleep Better, Burn Fat Ever notice how stress seems to steal your energy, ruin your sleep, and make it nearly impossible to lose fat? You’re not imagining it. The common link is cortisol —your body’s main stress hormone. When it’s balanced, cortisol helps you wake up, stay focused, and perform. But when it’s stuck “on,” it drains your motivation and stores fat where you least want it. Dr. Andrew Huberman , neuroscientist at Stanford University, has discussed cortisol extensively in his Huberman Lab Podcast . He explains that cortisol isn’t the villain—it’s the rhythm that matters. Too much at the wrong time, and you feel wired yet tired. Too little when you need it, and you can’t focus or recover. In this guide, we’ll explore how to reset cortisol naturally—so you can manage stress, sleep deeper, and unlock sustainable energy and fat loss. What Cortisol Actually Does Cortisol is produced b...